vintage paisley dress Vintage 1960s Victorian Paisley Shawl Remade Dress

vintage paisley dress Vintage 1960s Victorian Paisley Shawl Remade DressThis is such a great example of recycling. A classic 60s dress made from a Victorian wool paisley shawl. Empire waist with a subtle A line silhouette. Fully lined with silk (probably salvaged as well). Back metal zipper. OVERVIEW MEASUREMENTS ETC. DETAILS: Label: handmade Fabric: Wool; silk Circa: 1960s BEST FITS: XS S (see measurements) CONDITION: Overall very good. The dress shows normal wear. As expected with Victorian wool fabric, there are

This is such a great example of recycling.  A classic 60s dress made from a Victorian wool paisley shawl.  Empire waist with a subtle A-line silhouette.  Fully lined with silk (probably salvaged as well).  Back metal zipper. 

• OVERVIEW  
• MEASUREMENTS 
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  DETAILS:
  Label:  handmade
  Fabric:  Wool; silk 
  Circa:  1960s
  
  BEST FITS:   XS/S (see measurements)
  
  CONDITION:  Overall very good.  The dress shows normal wear.  As expected with Victorian wool fabric, there are scattered thinning areas and small holes, but these are essentially only visible when the dress is held to the light.  They aren't terribly noticeable when worn.  There is a small patched hole on the bodice (see photos).      
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  Shoulders:  approximately 16"
  Bust:  up to 32"  
  Waist:  up to 33"
  Hips:  up to 38"
  Length:  55"   
  Sleeve length:  7"
  Sleeve circumference:  12.5" at opening
  SIZING INFORMATION
  
  
• CARE:
  Dry clean only.  Contact us if you need more detailed care instructions.
  
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